Branson Taylor - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Active in Week 5 Taylor (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against Denver, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Taylor logged consecutive limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday. However, despite practicing in full Friday and being activated from injured reserve Saturday, he won't be on the field Sunday, meaning his next opportunity to play will come in Week 6 versus Kansas City.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Chargers activated Taylor (neck) form injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Taylor is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. However, the Chargers appear to have a high level of confidence that Taylor will play given his activation from injured reserve. The 2025 sixth-rounder opened the regular season on IR due to a neck injury, and he drew the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers face off Sunday, with both teams eager for a win for different reasons

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Branson Taylor's return may provide Chargers with a desperately needed O-line boost The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line is, frankly, dead in the water even with all of its current starters healthy. Both Joe Alt and Rash...

OCTOBER 7 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Gets okay to practice again The Chargers designated Taylor (undisclosed) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday.

Impact The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Chargers can officially activate Taylor before they'd have to put him back on the shelf for the rest of the year. His activity will be worth looking out for when the club releases its first injury report of the week Wednesday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bills coach Brady unsatisfied with 2-0 start as Buffalo prepares to host winless Chargers

Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady says there's plenty of room for improvement despite opening with two wins and preparing to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Chargers must be quietly hoping for Branson Taylor's speedy return to the roster The Los Angeles Chargers, after much speculation, ultimately carried 11 offensive linemen onto their initial 53-man roster. Of course, thoug...

SEPTEMBER 6 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Placed on IR, designated to return The Chargers placed Taylor (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Impact Taylor will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the season before he's eligible to return due to an undisclosed injury. The rookie sixth-round pick should serve as a depth tackle once healthy.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers still have a major Branson Taylor conundrum ahead of final preseason matchup Of all the challenges the Los Angeles Chargers were going to face in sorting out their final 53-man roster, the offensive line was always go...

AUGUST 26 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Chargers Underdog Story: Branson Taylor's Rise and Jim Harbaugh's Culture Shift The battle for the Chargers' starting left guard job is heating up. See how Branson Taylor worked and earned an opportunity.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Branson Taylor's transformation may leave pair of Chargers draft picks in the dust Heading into training camp, the Los Angeles Chargers had one glaring storyline for fans to follow— the competition for the starting left gua...

AUGUST 8 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers Training Camp Report: Mack, Tuipulotu Wreck Havoc on Day 9 Jake Slaughter, Kayode Awosika and Branson Taylor each took reps at left guard on Saturday

AUGUST 8 • CHARGERS.COM

5 Takeaways: What We Learned From Week 2 of Chargers Training Camp From Avery Smith to Branson Taylor, here are the top storylines from the second week of Chargers Training Camp

AUGUST 7 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers Training Camp Report: Intensity Picks Up in Full Pads Branson Taylor and Justin Eboigbe had strong practices as the Chargers ramped up the physicality

AUGUST 6 • CHARGERS.COM

How Is The Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Partnership? 4 Takeaways From Chargers Camp

Justin Herbert building chemistry with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been one of the highlights of Chargers training camp.

AUGUST 6 • FOX SPORTS

How Is The Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Partnership? 4 Takeaways From Chargers Camp

Chargers Training Camp Report: How Mike McDaniel Views Left Guard Battle Branson Taylor took reps at left guard at Wednesday's practice in San Diego

AUGUST 5 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Branson Taylor, Make-Or-Break Season for Former Draft Pick A series where every single player on the Chargers' 90-man roster is covered. Today, OL Branson Taylor is highlighted.

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Branson Taylor and Marcus Williams The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated guard Branson Taylor and safety Marcus Williams from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Pitt football preview: Panthers' various levels of depth will determine ability to navigate grind of 2025 season When Pitt left tackle Branson Taylor went down with a season-ending injury against Cal last year, it set off a chain reaction no one saw com...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start

Bills coach Brady unsatisfied with 2-0 start as Buffalo prepares to host winless Chargers

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

How Is The Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Partnership? 4 Takeaways From Chargers Camp